I Flew Cross Country To Build This || How To Build A Wooden Pergola

[@DaneElshof]

I love seeing these patron builds, this one was especially nice. It's encouraging to see what can be done with limited time and budget. We can't all have the nicest power tools and the boutique wood, but we can all make nice things.

[@zloungeact]

It's called patreon.

[@DaneElshof]

@@zloungeact They are called patrons, I did not mistype. Thanks friend.

[@trentonlehman548]

As long as the finished product/project looks amazing, it does not matter the brand of the tools you used. I have never been asked what brand of tool I used. I was once told; a poor craftsman blames his tools. Just keep being creative and keep challenging yourself, but most importantly have fun.

[@MAKEITSF]

This seems like one of my projects with multiple trips to the lumberyard, the hardware store, and then going back for the right tool.

[@xMyNameisJames88]

And then messing up one board and having to go back and get another and once it's all said and done, your wife asks how much it cost and it's usually at least $100 more than the estimate you gave to get her on board 😂

[@carolyndetroittigerfan191]

The author does like to from scratch, kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

[@JoeR203]

Greg blocking the camera and your narration was hysterical. I actually laughed out loud.

[@easttnrickmc]

Same!

[@bwhaley419]

Yup.lol

[@frankmckie2992]

Me too

[@EternalResonance]

Great work. If cedartone cost the same id choose that

[@h2oasis-669]

Same!!!

[@terrywawro2951]

This project shows how things go in real life. It's refreshing to see that even KZbinr's run across the same problems and changes required that we all face when going from concept to completion.

[@darrenmarsh2290]

On drilling long holes with a regular drill, try using a straight bit. The augur bits drive themselves. Also put the drill on the slow power sitting and go in and out to remove the chips.

[@JonSenior]

Seconded. I use auger bits exclusively and routinely drill holes up to 300mm (12") without even thinking about it. Highly recommend Fisch (Austrian) or Star-M (Japanese) bits. When we built our house we burned (literally) through about 5 cheap corded drills from our local DIY store before I realised that we weren't saving any money and actually bought a branded one! I kept them for a long time as a reminder that short term saving != long term saving.

[@kameljoe21]

I use a hand brace. I mean once you done it a few times its quite easy.

[@alex_klinger]

Being on the east coast, I really appreciate the consistent 8am EST scheduling. Perfect show to wake up to and enjoy my Saturday morning coffee.

[@michaelprince814]

This is actually an insane amount of work in such short time. Excellent work.

[@milkod2001]

That red soil they digged out with machine looked so healhly great for planting anything.

[@jasonwoodring9977]

As someone who lives in the north Atlanta suburbs as well I will say the struggle to find materials is 100% accurate. Only a few places around and of those only a couple have what you need and/or actually want to help you

[@TheEricj1337]

we get all our cedar from norcross building supply. idk how expensive it is tho since my boss foots the bill but you can 100% get cedar easy.

[@Wordsnwood]

Jason is such a skilled harmonica player.

[@jasonrodenbeck5064]

I’m enjoying watching you use Ryobi tools (which I use bc that’s what I can afford) and even Harbor Freight. It’s a good reminder that skill and thought and hard work are the most important. Love your videos!!!

[@jaredpgrigg]

East coast woodworker here. The idea of cedar being affordable is crazy to me. It's basically an exotic here

[@redmillcustomwoodworking8830]

I love the diversity of these projects and the challenges they must overcome!

[@stevenfrederick2729]

Awesome build with a great harmonica mic drop at the end. Fantastic!

[@mcseforsale]

Thanks for coming to the Home of the Depot! I live a few miles from there (my wedding reception was actually in the square back when the air was clean and sex was dirty). I've lived here 30 years and I'd never heard of that pear dish. I thought everyone around here used Duke's Mayo, not Miracle Whip LOL. I wish you'd let us know you were coming. I'm sure there's at least a dozen of us local makers who could have let y'all borrow some of our questionable tools and playfully heckled you while you were digging those holes in our lovely red clay. That project turned out amazing. Great video!

[@inekelassooij840]

Geweldig gedaan en prachtig om te zien hoe jullie het samen doen 👌👍Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼🇳🇱

[@slowdawg84]

This is cool to watch as a Marietta native. Glad y’all enjoyed our city!

[@silver_etch]

This is definitely my favorite build you've ever done. Maybe my favorite build anybody has ever done... It turned out GREAT! I wanna plant some wisteria around it. Or maybe bougainvillea since it is Atlanta.

[@darrylqmiller]

The awesome Jason right in my backyard and I didn't even know it! Great build and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one having to use pressure treated wood because I can't find anything else. Hope when it dries that thing doesn't crack and warp and stays as beautiful as it looks at the end of the video.

[@seanbucklar7527]

I normally watch KZbin projects to pick up techniques and inspiration - but that pergola is so gorgeous I’m super tempted to just try and clone it outright.

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

Perfect example of not needing fancy tools to build !

[@B.o.B91]

Never been a fan of pergolas but looking at that one has completely changed my mind

[@thomascurtin9714]

I've never seen your channel before... I'm a builder of many home reno projects and community theater scenic props/settings... I love watching others create... this was so fun to watch, especially in the patrol blocking of your video angle (with the narration, too funny!)... well done, indeed!

[@Ekrindul]

In DFW area, an 8 foot cedar 4x4 is around $40. Pressure treated is $11.

[@juancarlosmarquez4800]

You are a great human being for helping people in their projects, God bless you friend.

[@ryanharris8778]

Love how you show the mistakes. Motivates other to try !!!

[@richardfrost6473]

Hats off to you man great build and funny .

[@robertquiles7815]

The pastry mic sealed the deal for me! Nice touch.

[@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn]

This turned out to be a great build! Every time I see these builds I think about whether I have sufficient tools to make a build, such as this one. But, I see that most of us don’t have everything you might need, or have tools that aren’t the best quality. But in the end, there’s always a way to make the build happen, even if you have to search for the wood or buy cheap tools at Harbor Freight! All in, this build probably came in at about $1,000, but to have someone come in to make it for you would have cost maybe as much as $7500!

[@toddbroyard5124]

Big fan Jason! I was a carpenter in my twenties. I have been electronic security contractor the last 35 years. I have drilled more holes in wood and concrete than just about any tradesman you will ever meet. For drilling those bolts in the pergola I would recommend a small spade bit to start. Go all the way through and then use that 5/8 auger bit. Myself and my techs have the large Dewalt and Milwaukee right angle drills for that kind of job so no pre drilling necessary. Keep up the great work!!

[@jasonricchio5139]

Building the frame to square up the faces of the posts is a GREAT idea. I am definitely going to be stealing that.

[@davehernandez4177]

Amazing! My bruthu. I love your enthusiasm, sense of humor, knowledge, man I can just keep going. So I’ll just say, thank you for being you.

[@chasedanger9734]

Greg. Make sure to add 2x2 or 1x4 slats across the top of the joists asap. Not only to they add shade but will lock in the joist and keep them from rolling/twisting.

[@thatblueguy1]

Pears, mayo, cheese. Haven't had that Southern treat in 30 years... what a cultural gem.

[@pablochulo2882]

I've been watching more of these diy videos and building my abs. Great family content. I wish I filmed more of my projects and life's moments. Keep up the great content.

[@oneflymanflies4924]

Awesome build made even more impressive in the fact that it was all done with very budget friendly tools . Well done guys

[@MichaelCarroll]

My favourite build yet! I'm very tempted to make one of those! (I'm pretty sure it would be a disaster, but it'd be fun to try!)

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You might never know. You might surprise youraelf. 😉

[@chaossdragon]

The highlight of the entire build was those pear halves filled with miracle whip and cheese... Jason is the GOAT for just going straight in!

[@sandikhader1801]

I love that you actually take the time to help others and have a good time together!! So inspiring❤ Greg chose an awesome pergola design, and it turned out amazing! Good job guys! Lol at dimensional cedar.hehe

[@stephensneddon1059]

Love it... From picture, to reality...something from nothing..just great👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@donhollio-1]

Im impressed with the clear lumber. In Manitoba, those boards would be sought after. Unfortunately, the only southern pine lumber we get comes from crating for rooftop units and such.

[@chofbrighton7014]

Excellent craftsmanship! This would be a fun challenge. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@ingridgonzalez1591]

Began watching your channel because I’m building my first set of steps…then I ran into this video! Excellent work! I’m fairly new in trying to locate the links on KZbin in order to find list of supplies and to now apply for a drawing from your channel. Suggestions are welcomed. Btw…your family is lovely🙏

[@stevehennessy3588]

I'm a little slow getting to this build, but I thought it was fantastic. Love the way you made the circles - brilliant. Going to show the wife and will build something similar in the backyard! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@brandygregory6103]

That’s beautiful. I want one! Also, pears with mayo is totally a midwestern thing especially if miracle whip was used. Duke’s is the southern chosen.

[@leelipinski4667]

That was an amazing video. You guys working and laughing together was brilliant.

[@stephanie09.11]

Greg blocking the camera over and over was hoot! Love these projects. Beautiful piece!

[@theshoreys4741]

Your advice when trying new things has got me in tears with laughter. Thank you.

[@novampires223]

Much braver than I am..lol

[@wdbland0820]

That is a great build. How you took an imaginary drawing and made it something that could really be built was awesome. Another great video.

[@TheKobiDror]

Hands down! I agree that this is the best project you've done to this day! It looks awesome!!!

[@paulferraby1202]

great video, really enjoyed it! I think the problem with drilling the coach bolt holes was probably that the flutes were filling up and the chips had nowhere to go other than sideways and binding in the hole. That's probably why the 'babying' technique worked because the flutes will have cleared when you pulled back. I don't have a theory for why the bolts were too short though ;-)

[@Jupiter-wj6sn]

Fantastic job. I like the round openings behind the seating. NEAT..

[@bwimbwim4206]

I live in Marietta. This is an awesome project. Glad to see enjoyed our town and food.

[@captain34ca]

i've laminated strips of lumber to make circles, or quarter circles a bunch of times for dome structures and other whimsical wastes of lumber. it's fun, my kids even helped

[@RichardRecupero]

I so stoked you been to peach state lumber. I’m new to wood working and you are the reason Jason. I’ve taken the kids there and I bought my first live edge there last week.

[@zTribalstylerz]

Right on Greg! Nice positive attitude and you seemed to be a big help throughout. cool project guys!

[@scorsagain]

It really came together quite well.... beautiful.

[@greglamphier4430]

Nice build! It was cool to see the problem solving step by step

[@RichardRecupero]

I’m near Atlanta. Glad you came out this way

[@chriszen4128]

Patron builds are the best!! Bad ass build!

[@devonbreinig1]

this video was awesome, loved the harbor freight trips included. we all know that frustration

[@michaelmorrow6853]

Nice build . Reminded me of the Norm Abrams one he built.

[@wilbertbeijers9134]

Must be great to make people happy! Great project!

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific work Jason & Greg! That pergola turned out looking fantastic! Well done! 👍👍🔨🔨

[@unclesweetiesmodelworks]

Man, I really think I need plans for that pergola. That looks fantastic!

[@Ken-h5d]

Found your channel a few months ago. Watched a few and subbed. They're always fun and informative but I think this was the most entertaining yet. 4 days of good time wrapped up in 30 minutes. Good job all.

[@floridafirefighter15]

One of my favorite videos you have made.

[@lisac7386]

Fun build and great finished project. I grew up with those pear halves! But haven't had one in over 30 years.finihsed

[@mojoholo9529]

What a result! This pergola is fabulous. Can’t believe that image was computer generated. The question is, why would anyone do that? It makes no sense at all. Making your build all the more fantastic. A lot of work, but a fantastic choice of build. Great job, guys!

[@r7kelley553]

This turned out really cool. I wish we could have seen a little clip of it decorated and set up. I can imagine it though.

[@jamesheid4660]

This is awesome! Curious about how comfortable the back is after a few minutes since it is the oposite curvature for lumbar support. I think I would have figured a way to follow the same overall curvature but have the appex on the inside rather than the outside. Really genius build!

[@HickeyTyson]

I just love the honesty of “the miracle whip is not my favorite”

[@TheEricj1337]

greg if you're reading this i would add some 2x2 on top like lattice pieces to keep the 2x8s or whatever those were from twisting on top. hello from alpharetta.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Well done, son. Adapt and overcome. Turned out great.

[@jimsjacob]

Great episode Bourbon Moth!! Lucky dude to be able to spend time like that with you. Your humor is great. Keep ‘em coming please!!

[@user-mi4fj9rq7v]

Great build. Nice family!. Thanks for this initiative!

[@zepryspet]

The pergola looks pretty nice. This is probably my favorite section on the channel

[@Grandpa218]

great looking pergola

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, an Absolutely Amazing idea, turned into reality which looks super cool! Well done!

[@bobh64]

Great build liked seeing something original out of the box to build.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Amazing project. It looks beautiful. I bet the family will get a lot of enjoyment out of it for a long time.

[@rchavez1840]

I was happy to learm that its not just me and things dont always go as planned. I even showed my wife lol.

[@kenharrison3364]

Awesome build. Hope they get many happy years in it.

[@patriciamay638]

Thank you for your humor. Lovely video

[@themeatcuttingacademy7613]

sweet harmonica skills....also amazing build!

[@raydriver7300]

Nice job with great people. Thank you for sharing 🌞

[@amys3168]

I’d love that with a swing. Good job!

[@saintsandsin3885]

Great video Mothman! I love how that project started like most of my half baked ideas and came out awesome in the end.

[@TypeRbassHead]

I ran into the same issue finding dimensional cedar in the greater Atlanta area, there’s very limited supply and the places that do sell it want an arm and a leg!

[@clydecox2108]

Awesome on the fly build. That would look soooo good in my yard.

[@zeke7142003]

Nice build. I would put end caps on the end grain of those 6x6 posts or they will rot. I have fence posts that started to rot on the end due to exposure.

[@johnlee7085]

The manufacturers recommend field treating the cut ends of all P/T wood. Having the cut end up and exposed to the moisture would probably accelerate the process.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Awesome pergola bench and I like the idea installing the cross braces. You should be proud especially with it being your first pergola build. 👍

[@cpl_0503]

That was very cool. And I suspect that is how most people (read that to me ME) do projects... by the seat of the pants. My problem with pre-planning is, I know from the beginning the plan will fail somewhere around the first hour. So I just skip that part and go right to the improvising.

[@headzsets4337]

would love to see you revisit this build with cedar, and seeing what improvements you can make.

[@flacch]

Oh my. It's sometimes nice to see that I have more proper tool than youtuber pros! Drilling 1½ inch holes into 7" wood was something I did a LOT in past summer and makita drill with 87 Nm torque did the job. Anyway, nice project and video as always!

[@JordanFritzsche]

I don't know much about harmonicas, but that seemed like some pretty slick playing, nice work! Nice project!

[@glencrandall7051]

Outstanding project.👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@bettyvancott5282]

Put a brick in the bottom of the augered hole to set posts on will prevent rot.

[@matthewpsaville]

OMG. Also just added you to my "mouth organ" appreciation list of people that can build a pergola. It's a small group, but you are very welcome. 😄